BUDDHIST METHOD TO SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF CRIME

Abstract

Buddhism considers crime to be due to the poor quality of morality of the population, lack of self-control, forgetting the core teachings from the dhamma of life, and ignoring the suffering of others or observing the suffering of others as far away. The right way of solving the problem requires a Buddhist way to apply the five precepts at the basic level. They are as follows: To cultivate people in society so as to see that every human being is equal; do not hurt each other; to be afraid of sin and do not succumb to evil; control emotions such as anger, greed, and envy. When doing this the result of research found that the crime in society will disappear. What is important is that all humans in all societies should cooperate. The focus is on everyone’s consciousness. It is vital to be conscious at all times. It is the right principle to solve or prevent crime. This will bring peace and strengthen the social solidarity and assure a peaceful society in a truly Buddhist way.